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Ferro Distinct 3vsPagani Design PD-1773

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
PD-1773
Pagani DesignPD-1773
MSRP $128

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
PD-177338mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
PD-177340h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
PD-1773100m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
PD-1773$128

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
48mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
VK63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$128

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What people say

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Ferro Distinct 3

Owners widely praise the Ferro Distinct 3 for its improved screw-down crown and centered date complication. However, some find the watch too large, and one owner dislikes the dial for being busy, though the necessity of outer markers for single-hand legibility is noted. The flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating, and the dial has no lume. One owner received an NH35A movement instead of the advertised Miyota 9015. Overall, owners appreciate the functional improvements and specific design choices of the Ferro Distinct 3, despite some concerns about size and dial clarity.

Pagani Design PD-1773

Pagani Design PD-1773 owners praise its attractive copper/salmon dial and overall case finishing, with dimensions of 38mm diameter, 45.6mm lug to lug, and 13mm thickness noted as compact and wearable. Some owners find the dial busy and readability difficult, while others describe the lume as abysmal and wish for improved AR coating or matching lume on other variants. The bracelet receives mixed feedback, with some calling it light or "nasty" and noting difficulties with push pins, while one owner found it acceptable. Several owners suggest removing or color-matching the date window and improving the bracelet. On balance, owners appreciate the Pagani Design PD-1773 for its appealing aesthetics and compact dimensions, despite criticisms regarding lume and bracelet quality.

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